Overview
- The president met Ariel and David Cunio on Jan. 14 at the presidential office with Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and Leah Soibel in attendance.
- An official message publicly thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for peace efforts said to have enabled the Oct. 14, 2025 handover of the brothers to the Red Cross.
- The twins were seized by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023 at the kibbutz Nir Oz and spent more than two years in captivity before regaining freedom.
- The government presented the reception as a humanitarian gesture that reaffirms Argentina’s alignment with Israel and its condemnation of Hamas.
- David Cunio has recounted severe deprivation during captivity, including minimal food and water, underscoring ongoing recovery needs.